Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Switch 2 · Nintendo · 4 December 2025

Is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on the cartridge?

Full game on the cartridge

The Switch 2 Edition's cartridge holds the whole game, Switch 2 content included. Put it in and play, no download needed.

Can I upgrade my Switch 1 copy of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?

Yes, $9.99 upgrade

The upgrade pack costs $9.99 in the US from the Nintendo eShop, so you don't have to buy the game again.

Does the upgrade work with a Switch 1 cartridge?

Yes, keep the cartridge in

The upgrade pack works with the cartridge version: buy it once, then keep the Switch 1 cartridge in the console whenever you play.

What the Switch 2 version adds

Released alongside the Switch 1 version, it offers a choice of 4K at 60 frames per second or 1080p at 120 frames per second, plus optional mouse aiming.

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